WorkSafe Victoria construction inspectors are staging a blitz of domestic housing sites in …
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WC in Other Countries (International)
Small but Mighty New Zealand Taking Occupational Injuries Seriously
New Zealand Employer Fined after Serious Injuries to Workers Two companies from …
Small but Mighty New Zealand Taking Occupational Injuries SeriouslyRead More
Interest-free Deferred Payment Plan Available in Canada
The Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Commission (the Commission) for New …
Interest-free Deferred Payment Plan Available in CanadaRead More
Saskatoon Judge: Seatbelts Can Be a Hazard
For workers who spend the days behind the wheel, it would make sense to assume that the thin strip …
Nova Scotia WCB Employees Must Attend Privacy Practices Training
Privacy practices at Nova Scotia's Workers Compensation Board (WCB) are set for an overhaul, …
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London Underground Safety Called Into Question
Tube Union RMT recently warned that London Underground is on the verge of plunging the Capital’s …
Dont Move to Japan, Greece or Armenia If You Want Flexible Work Schedule
Grant Thornton International recently reported the countries of Finland, Sweden, Australia, and …
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Scottish Safety and Health Forum to Be Held In Glasgow
Finding a way to press on with accident and ill health prevention during difficult economic times …
Scottish Safety and Health Forum to Be Held In GlasgowRead More
Mine Safety Administration Wants Changes in Exam Requirements
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is proposing to revise its requirements for …
Mine Safety Administration Wants Changes in Exam RequirementsRead More
British Airways Not the Friendly Skies
A culture of staff bullying and victimization has taken root at British Airways (BA), a new report …
New Zealand Woman Convicted in Compensation Scam
A New Zealand woman, Vanessa Kennedy was convicted and ordered to repay more than $65,000 …
Safety Not As Important as Operations a Cause of Most Costly British Industrial Disaster
Fundamental safety management failings were the root cause of Britain's most costly industrial …
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Australia Company Fined in Worker Death
A Liverpool company has been fined $100,000 and ordered to pay WorkCover’s legal costs after …
Researchers Evaluate Impact of Solvents on Pregnant Workers
French researchers are again speaking of alarming elements that concern the noxiousness of solvents …
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NEW ZEALAND Workers Comp 101 Basics
New Zealand is unique in having a national “no fault" accident compensation scheme (termed …
Online Risk Assessment Focuses on Workplace Hazards
A new online risk assessment in Great Britain will reportedly help cut back the time it takes to …
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AUSTRALIA New South Wales Workplace Safety Program
WorkCover NSW (Australia) recently launched the 2010 Safe Business is Good Business Mentor Program, …
New South Wales Winery Fined $125,000 in Death of Employee
A Riverina (Australia) winery has been fined a total of $125,000 in the NSW Industrial Court …
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Nova Scotia Sets Maximum Assessable Insurable Earnings for 2011
On Jan. 1, 2011, the maximum assessable/insurable earnings in Nova Scotia will increase …
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SOUTH AUSTRALIA New Licensing System for High-Risk Work
New arrangements for a national licensing system for high-risk work takes effect in South Australia …
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